In the coldest months of the year, we all like to take a little getaway to enjoy a different climate, with warm temperatures that make us forget the cold days of winter. If you are one of the lucky few who can enjoy a few days off at this time of year, take some of these ideas and be the envy of everyone around you by enjoying the beach in December, January or February!
Those of us who live in Spain are lucky enough to have the Canary Islands close by, where you can enjoy the sun almost all year round. In two or three hours you can enjoy the magnificent beaches of Gran Canaria, such as Amadores or Melenara beach, Los Cristianos or Las Vistas in Tenerife, or the beautiful fine sandy coasts of Playa Blanca, Playa Graciosa or Puerto del Carmen in Lanzarote.
At a similar distance from the mainland you can enjoy the incredible beaches and coves of Madeira Island, belonging to Portugal and neighbouring the Canary Islands. Prainha, Porta do Sol, Calheta beach or Cabeco beach are some of the most visited all year round, so most of them and the surrounding villages have an excellent atmosphere all year round and an enviable climate.
If your budget allows for more, you can go in search of paradise to the Caribbean, to the incredible virgin beaches of Cuba or the Mayan Riviera, to the incredible beaches of Pernambuco or the State of Bahia in Brazil, or to the unusual landscapes offered by some areas of the Pacific such as the Mauritius Islands, the Seychelles or the Philippines.
Make the most of these days off to relax and get a bit of colour and a spectacular tan; prices at this time of year are much more affordable than in summer and beach destinations are much less crowded.